Psalm 23

This morning I read from Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd.” This beautiful set of verses was written in 1000 BC in the Hebrew language most probably by King David. It is also known by the incipit, or the first few words in Latin, “Dominus regit me”. 

One of my favorite lines from this Psalm is, “Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life..." (Psalm 23:6)

When I was reflecting about this, I was wondering how I could still claim this even if my brother is sick, and I do not know what the future will bring. How do I know this with certainty even if many of my countrymen were devastated by the recent typhoon, even if many of them need homes, livelihood, even the basic necessities like food and water! In spite of wars raging and babies in the womb being killed, and corruption running rampant? 

I think it is because after years of listening to God, knowing Him through the Book about Him, I know I can trust Him. He knows what He is doing, even if I do not understand why! 

Yes, only goodness and kindness and mercy and peace and love follow me all the days of my life. 

God is a faithful God.